Precedent

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21: Mother’s legal fight to be only ’mum’ | March 8, 2010

AN Adelaide mother went to court to prevent her daughter from referring to her ex-husband’s new wife as “Mum” or “Mummy” or “my other Mummy”…

22: Secret web of sorrow when parents move on | March 7, 2010

AN EXPLOSION in online romances is making the toughest Family Court issue even tougher, with more divorcees than ever wanting to move their children interstate or overseas to be with a new partner…

23: High Court rejects shared parenting plan | March 3, 2010

A court order requiring a Sydney mother and Mount Isa father to share parenting of their seven-year-old might have been in the child’s best interests, but it just wasn’t feasible, the High Court has ruled. ..

24: No 50-50 split on time with parents | February 23, 2010

THE Full Court of the Family Court has clarified what it means by “shared care” for children after divorce, and it isn’t a 50-50 time split between parents. ..

25: Call to boost ties with Family Court | February 12, 2010

REFORM is needed to end the “disconnected” relationship between the Family Court and state child welfare agencies, support groups say.
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26: At-risk kids spark stoush over welfare and parenting | February 11, 2010

A CONSTITUTIONAL stoush has been sparked by a Family Court ruling that it can compel state welfare agencies to take a role in the parenting of at-risk children. ..